Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan elects new parliament

Uzbekistan elects new parliament

At 8 am local time today, polling stations opened in Uzbekistan for elections to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of the country and to local kengashes (councils) of people's deputies.

Russian FM going to Uzbekistan on working visit

Russian FM going to Uzbekistan on working visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Uzbekistan shortly, the Russia foreign ministry' spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. "The Russian foreign minister will pay a working visit to the Republic of …

Russian tourists die in Tashkent hotel

Russian tourists die in Tashkent hotel

Russian journalist Inessa Papernaya and her companion died at the Karaman Palace hotel in Tashkent. On the evening of October 20, hotel staff attempted to deliver a package to her room but were unable to reach her by phone or after …

Wildberries and Uzbekistan to expand cooperation

Wildberries and Uzbekistan to expand cooperation

Opportunities for Uzbek businesses to work with Wildberries and export goods will expand. A memorandum of cooperation was signed by the government of Uzbekistan and the management of Wildberries.

Uzbekistan among 3 fastest growing economies in 2024

Uzbekistan among 3 fastest growing economies in 2024

The World Bank now forecasts that Uzbekistan's GDP will grow 6% in 2024, 5.8% in 2025 and 5.9% in 2026, according to the bank's latest Global Economic Prospects review. The bank's previous forecast in June predicted more …

Russian company to build $100 mln plant in Uzbekistan

Russian company to build $100 mln plant in Uzbekistan

Russia's Arnest Packaging Solutions, a division of Arnest Group, has signed an investment agreement with Uzbekistan to build a plant to manufacture aluminum beverage cans. Investment in the project will total about $100 million. The …

Uzbekistan to introduce free SIM cards for tourists

Uzbekistan to introduce free SIM cards for tourists

As part of the development of tourism, Uzbekistan plans to introduce a new service for tourists: the provision of free SIM cards. These cards could be obtained upon arrival at the airport, at the railway station or at the border crossing.

Uzbekistan joins Space Treaty

Uzbekistan joins Space Treaty

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law that officially marks the country's accession to the international treaty governing the exploration and use of outer space, including the Moon and other …

Leaders of Uzbekistan and Iran discuss relations

Leaders of Uzbekistan and Iran discuss relations

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed topical issues of further development of multifaceted relations. The meeting was held today on the sidelines of an international forum in …